Ryan Day and James Franklin discuss Big Ten’s decision on College Gameday
By Mark Powell
Given a platform on College Gameday, Ryan Day and James Franklin discussed the Big Ten’s decision
Postponing the fall football season wasn’t a preferred result for University presidents, coaches, or players, but it’s the fate that the Big Ten conference faces head-on, and without a clear consensus. Such a distraction isn’t helpful when it comes from respected coaches such as Ryan Day and James Franklin, who have significant pull within their communities and with their own players.
Day, in particular, questioned the Big Ten’s decision just Friday, and suggested the conference could be playing football by mid-October. “While I understand the Big Ten Conference’s decision to postpone the football season because of health and safety considerations, the communication of information from the Big Ten following the decision has been disappointing and often unclear,” Day said at the time.
Making such a statement without the authority to do so could ruffle some feathers, and Day’s tone was slightly different on College Gameday Saturday morning. Franklin, meanwhile, continued to suggest the league’s communication with players and coaches have been disappointing thus far.
Ohio State Coach Ryan Day & Penn State Coach James Franklin on College GameDay right now saying that they don’t have an issue with the Big Ten’s decision not to play, they just have issues with WHY it was made.
— Laine Higgins (@lainehiggins17) September 12, 2020
That’s singing a... slightly different tune this morning 🤔
Can the Big Ten reverse their decision at this point?
The conference reportedly does not plan on giving in to media pressure to play this fall, despite the fact that the SEC, ACC and Big 12 are about to start their seasons. It’s an understandable point of view, and one that’s sure to be met with more controversy moving forward.
However, we don’t have clear and concise reasoning for the Big Ten’s choice, and it’s not helpful that their direct competition is opting to do the opposite. Statements and empty declarations haven’t provided enough assurance so far, and the coaches and players’ outrage reflects that.
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